
Drosera - Wikipedia
The range of the sundew genus stretches from Alaska in the north to New Zealand in the south. The centres of diversity are Australia, with roughly 50% of all known species, and South …
Sundew | Description, Habitat, Adaptations, & Facts | Britannica
Sundew, genus of approximately 152 carnivorous plant species in the family Droseraceae. Sundews are widely distributed in tropical and temperate regions and are common in bogs and …
How to Grow and Care for Sundew Plants - The Spruce
Jul 19, 2024 · Sundew plants (Drosera capensis) are carnivorous. Learn about this plant's shimmering tentacles, bug-eating habits, and how to grow it at home.
Sundews - National Wildlife Federation
Sundews are “flypaper” plants that trap prey in sticky hairs on their leaves. They make up one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants. Long tentacles protrude from their leaves, each with a …
How to Care for Sundews: A Complete Guide - Biology Insights
1 day ago · The sundew (Drosera) is a mesmerizing genus of carnivorous plants recognized for their captivating tentacles coated in sticky, sugary mucilage. This glistening “dew” functions as …
Sundews (Drosera) - Carnivorous Plant Resource
A truly international plant, the Drosera genus is the most diverse of all carnivores with nearly two hundred different Sundew species and hybrids found globally.
How to Grow and Care for Sundew Plants Indoors - Gardener's Path
Nov 8, 2021 · Some carnivorous plants are found only in tiny – and ever-shrinking – regions, where they’re approaching endangered status due to poaching, deforestation, over …
Sundew - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Sundews shimmer and glisten as if the sun were glancing off their dew-covered leaves. But that's not dew. The leaves of a sundew are covered with long, nectar-tipped tentacles. This nectar is …
Drosera (Sundew) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
The Sundews are one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants with at least 250 species. It is easily identifiable by its tentacle-like stems that unwind out of a basal rosette of leaves. They …
Simple Tips to Keep Sundew Plants Thriving Indoors
Learn how to care for Sundew plants with our houseplant care guide, including light, water, feeding, and the right soil mix for lasting health.